Keswick PS offers a varied programme of speakers, competitions, social events and tutorials throughout September-April. We welcome visitors, prospective, new and old members – see our Join Us page for details and directions.
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Wed02Sep20267:30 pmLive presentation at the Friends Meeting House which will be simultaneously Zoomed
New Season Opening Night
Double header:
Members Mike Kidd: “A Bag of Allsorts” &
Simon Roberts: “A Langdale Safari” (https://dramatic.photo/)Members: Hand in entries for 1st Open Competition
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Wed09Sep20267:30 pmLive presentation at the Friends Meeting House which will be simultaneously Zoomed
"Hits and Misses" with Keith Snell
A presentation by our member Keith Snell PhD EFIAP MPSA LRPS which includes some art nude imagery
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Wed16Sep20267:30 pmLive presentation at the Friends Meeting House which will be simultaneously Zoomed
“Wildlife Photography; trying something a little different”. Alastair Marsh
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Wed23Sep20267:30 pmThe Friends Meeting House, Keswick. Our meetings will be streamed live via Zoom whenever possible
1st Open Competition
Judged by Maybeth Jamieson MPAGB
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Wed30Sep20267:30 pmZoom presentation which will also be projected at The Friends Meeting House
iPhone Photography' with Gerry Coe
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Wed07Oct20267:30 pmLive presentation at the Friends Meeting House which will be simultaneously Zoomed
'Arctic Vibes' Barbara Bogacka ARPS
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Wed14Oct20267:30 pmLive presentation at the Friends Meeting House which will be simultaneously Zoomed
'The Cumbrian Landscape' with Mark Hetherington ARPS
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Wed21Oct20267:30 pmLive presentation at the Friends Meeting House which will be simultaneously Zoomed
'Roots Photography', Richard Byers
“A no nonsense approach to the working life of a photographer”
www.richardbyersphotography.com
Members: Hand in 1st Set Subject entries: "Taken in Cumbria"
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Wed28Oct20267:30 pmLive presentation at the Friends Meeting House which will be simultaneously Zoomed
Visit and presentation from Dalston Photographic Society
https://dalstonphotographicsociety.com
Members:
Hand in entries for critique on 18th November
Hand in entries for 2nd Open Competition
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Wed04Nov20267:30 pmThe Friends Meeting House, Keswick. Our meetings will be streamed live via Zoom whenever possible
'Forty Fells' with Tom McNally
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Wed11Nov20267:30 pmThe Friends Meeting House, Keswick. Our meetings will be streamed live via Zoom whenever possible
First Set Subject Competition
On the theme of "Taken in Cumbria" and judged by Jeremy Malley-Smith LRPS EFIAP DPAGB BPE3*
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Wed18Nov20267:30 pmThe Friends Meeting House, Keswick. Our meetings will be streamed live via Zoom whenever possible
Members' Image Critique & Selection for Three Way Battle
This will be an interactive and informal critique, in small groups, of images submitted by members.
The evening will be streamed on Zoom.
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Wed25Nov20267:30 pmThe Friends Meeting House, Keswick. Our meetings will be streamed live via Zoom whenever possible
2nd Open Competition
Judged by Gerald Chamberlin DPAGB EFIAP
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Wed02Dec20267:30 pmThe Friends Meeting House, Keswick. Our meetings will be streamed live via Zoom whenever possible
Portrait Photography
A practical evening of portraiture photography organised by David Woodthorpe. Bring your cameras!
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Wed09Dec20267:30 pmLive presentation at the Friends Meeting House which will be simultaneously Zoomed
'Drone Photography', James Rushforth
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Sat12Dec2026Dalston Victory Hall, The Green, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7QB
Western Area Battle, Dalston
Time and judge to be confirmed.
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Wed06Jan20277:30 pmPercival Lecture Theatre, University of Cumbria Ambleside Campus, Rydal Road, Ambleside LA22 9BB
'The Art Of Wildlife Photography', Danny Green of Natures Images
A joint meeting with Kendal Photo Club and Ambleside Natural History Society.
NOTE: The location for this meeting is the Percival Lecture Theatre, University of Cumbria Ambleside Campus, Rydal Road, Ambleside LA22 9BB
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Wed13Jan20277:30 pmThe Friends Meeting House, Keswick CA12 5EU. Simultaneously broadcast via Zoom.
3rd Open Competition
Judged by John Gravett AFIAP DPAGB BPE5*
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Wed20Jan20277:30 pmThe Friends Meeting House, Keswick CA12 5EU. Simultaneously broadcast via Zoom.
Members' Evening: 10x10x10
Ten members with ten of their favourite images. Organised by David Woodthorpe.
Members: Hand in 2nd Set Subject entries.
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Wed27Jan2027
No Meeting on Wednesday 27th January!
NOTE: There is no meeting at Keswick on Wednesday 27th January because on Thursday 28th January we visit Dalston Photographic Society to give a presentation from our Club.
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Thu28Jan20277:30 pmDalston Victory Hall, The Green, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7QB
Presentation by Keswick PS to Dalston Photographic Society
NOTE: This meeting takes place at Dalston Victory Hall, The Green, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7QB
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Wed03Feb20277:30 pmThe Friends Meeting House, Keswick CA12 5EU. Simultaneously broadcast via Zoom.
'What Have Camera Clubs Ever Done For Me!', Steve Proctor MPAGB BPE5* PPSA A.APS UKICPG3
https://stproc.net/
Members: Hand in for 4th Open Competition
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Wed10Feb20277:30 pmPenrith, venue tbc
Three Way Battle hosted by Penrith & District CC
NOTE: the location for this meeting is Penrith, exact venue tbc.
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Wed17Feb20277:30 pmThe Friends Meeting House, Keswick CA12 5EU. Simultaneously broadcast via Zoom.
2nd Set Subject Competition
Competition theme: book or film title. Judge Alan Walker MPAGB ARPS EFIAP MPSA FBPE
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Wed24Feb20277:30 pmThe Friends Meeting House, Keswick CA12 5EU. Simultaneously broadcast via Zoom.
'Flashing In Front Of Wildlife', with member Jeremy Malley-Smith LRPS EFIAP DPAGB BPE3*
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Wed03Mar20277:30 pmThe Friends Meeting House, Keswick CA12 5EU. Simultaneously broadcast via Zoom.
4th Open Competition
Judged by Simon Allen MPAGB EFIAP APAGB
Members: Hand in Short Sets
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Wed10Mar20277:30 pmThe Friends Meeting House, Keswick CA12 5EU. Simultaneously broadcast via Zoom.
'My Inspirational Photographers', Gavin Lowe
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Wed17Mar20277:30 pmThe Friends Meeting House, Keswick CA12 5EU. Simultaneously broadcast via Zoom.
Members' Evening: Lightroom & Photoshop Tutorials
Members Richard Jackobson & Jo Knight give instruction on how to edit images in Lightroom & Photoshop.
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Wed24Mar20277:30 pmThe Friends Meeting House, Keswick CA12 5EU. Simultaneously broadcast via Zoom.
'Extraordinary Everyday Photography', Linda Golightly LRPS
Members: Hand in for Portfolio of the Year
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Wed31Mar20277:30 pmThe Friends Meeting House, Keswick CA12 5EU. Simultaneously broadcast via Zoom.
'How I Did It'
Open Competition Success. Speaker tba
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Wed07Apr20277:30 pmThe Friends Meeting House, Keswick CA12 5EU. Simultaneously broadcast via Zoom.
'What Are We Going To Do About A.I.?', Chris Widdall FBPE MPAGB EFIAP APAGB HonLCPU
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Wed14Apr20277:00 pmThe Friends Meeting House, Keswick CA12 5EU. Simultaneously broadcast via Zoom.
Annual General Meeting, followed by Portfolio of the Year
Print & PDI Portfolios of the Year. Judged by Richard Speirs DPAGB HonPAGB HonNCPF BPE2*
NOTE: Start time for this meeting is 7pm
